Caramelized corn, also known as caramel corn, is a delicious and crunchy snack that can be easily made at home with a few simple ingredients. Popular at fairs, carnivals, and as a movie-watching treat, its sweet and buttery flavor has made it a favorite among people of all ages for decades. In this article, we will delve into the world of caramelized corn and provide you with the ultimate guide to creating the perfect batch of caramelized corn. Whether you prefer a classic recipe with hints of vanilla and butter or a more adventurous flavor profile with spice or nuts, we've got you covered. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover step-by-step instructions, tips, and variations to help you make the best caramelized corn that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more.
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CARAMELIZED CORN AND ASPARAGUS PASTA WITH RICOTTA
This summery pasta features caramelized corn, crisp-tender asparagus and earthy turmeric, which provides the dish's sunny hue. It's not easy to cook corn to the point of browning without losing all its moisture, but a pinch of sugar helps speed up the caramelization process. Vermouth lends acidity to the light, glossy garlicky sauce, but you could use wine, or even a tablespoon of lemon juice or champagne vinegar for lift. Fresh ricotta provides richness.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, vegetables, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high. Meanwhile, prepare the corn: Slice the corn kernels off the cobs, and add the cobs to the pot of water. (This lends a hint of sweetness.)
- Once the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and cook over medium-high, according to package instructions, until tender but toothsome, just shy of al dente.
- In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the corn kernels and sugar, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to caramelize, about 6 minutes. Stir in the asparagus, scallions and 1 teaspoon turmeric, and cook, stirring frequently, until just softened and corn is caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Once the pasta is just short of al dente, reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water, then drain the pasta, and discard the corn cobs.
- Add the butter, garlic and remaining turmeric to the large skillet and cook over medium until butter melts and starts to foam, about 3 minutes. Whisk in vermouth to deglaze, and cook 1 to 2 minutes, then whisk in 1 cup pasta water.
- Add the pasta, and toss with tongs over medium heat until thoroughly coated and al dente, 1 to 2 minutes, adding pasta water as needed. Remove from heat, stir in half the corn mixture and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide pasta among plates. Dollop with ricotta and top with remaining corn mixture. Drizzle with olive oil. If using lemon, shower the pasta with lemon zest, then cut the lemon into quarters, for squeezing on top, and serve immediately.
CARAMELIZED CORN WITH SHALLOTS
Of course, fresh corn is best, but frozen will do.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the corn, shallots, sugar, and salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until the corn is caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the thyme and cook 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
CARAMELIZED ONION SKILLET CORN BREAD
As part of GMA's $15 Dinner Dare series, each day an anchor unveiled a list of secret ingredients, then a chef had to prepare a tempting family meal live on the air with the newly unveiled ingredients. Emeril Lagasse was the second chef to take on the challenge. His list of surprise ingredients included only vegetables: black beans, pinto beans and spinach, so he contrived this side dish from the GMA pantry. I've never known anyone who could instantly caramelize onions, so this method was a huge surprise. Now, if you'd rather be more traditional, you can always caramelize onions (cut in 1/2 inch pieces) in the skillet over medium heat using a couple of tablespoons of butter and a little oil, sauteing until they turn brown and caramelize, then melt the remaining butter in the skillet (add sugar here if you like sweet cornbread) and continue with the recipe as written. Prep time includes time to heat the skillet.
Provided by ninja
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees with a well-seasoned 10-inch cast iron skillet in it for about 10 minutes.Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt and baking powder. Stir with a whisk to combine ingredients. In a separate small mixing bowl, mix eggs and buttermilk until combined. Add to dry ingredients.
- Carefully remove skillet from oven and melt one stick of butter in it. Add diced onion to pan and stir.Immediately pour batter into the cast iron skillet with the "instantly" caramelized onions and butter.
- Bake at 375 for 20 minutes until a knife inserted in middle comes out clean. Let rest for 10 minutes and then turn out onto a plate.
CARAMELIZED CORN
Adapted from Semi-Homemade on Food Network, I don't want to lose it. You can use honey too, but I like the flavour of the sugar. Do not try it with milk, it really needs the heavy cream.
Provided by Lauren4372
Categories Corn
Time 20m
Yield 4 Cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
- When butter is foamy add the corn stirring to coat with the butter.
- Cook stirring frequently for 1 minute.
- Add sugar or honey and cook for 2 minutes more.
- Increase heat to high and add heavy cream-continue to stir so corn won't stick to pan.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Cook corn until most all of the cream has absorbed about 5 minutes more.
- Remove add serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.6, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 170.6, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.3, Protein 2.6
CARAMELIZED CORN WITH FRESH MINT
This is an invincible weapon in the culinary arsenal: whole corn kernels, simply tossed in a hot skillet of melted butter, and showered with fresh mint when they start to pop and turn brown. It's sweet and savory all at once. And it's divine.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- If using frozen corn, drain between layers of paper towels until thawed, about 30 minutes.
- In a wide skillet, melt half the butter over high heat. Add half the corn and cook, stirring often, until golden and browned (kernels may begin to pop), about 10 minutes. Stir in half the mint and sprinkle with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl. Repeat with remaining corn, butter, mint and salt.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 292, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 426 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CARAMELIZED CORN WITH ONIONS AND RED BELL PEPPERS
My family loves corn and we're always looking for another way to prepare it. This is a nice dish with a little bit of a bite.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Vegetables
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn; stir until beginning to dry and brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl.
- 2. Add oil to skillet. Heat over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Sauté until peppers are tender, about 8 minutes.
- 3. Mix in cilantro and chili powder, then corn. Stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
CORN FRITTERS WITH CARAMELIZED ONION JAM
A friend's husband, who is a chef, came up with these light and fluffy fritters accompanied perfectly by a sweet-tart jam. I would never ask a chef to divulge his secrets, so I created my own version. I serve them with soups and barbecued chicken or pork. -Kim Cupo, Albany, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen (3/4 cup jam).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until golden brown. Add vinegar; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Set aside., In a small saucepan, combine the jelly, tomatoes, tomato paste, curry powder, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until heated through. Add onion mixture. Cook and stir for 3 minutes; set aside and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine the baking mix, corn, eggs, milk, sour cream and salt just until combined. , In a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil; fry for 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with jam.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CARAMELIZED CORN WITH FRESH MINT
Steps:
- 1. If using frozen corn, drain between layers of paper towels until thawed, about 30 minutes. 2. In a wide skillet, melt half the butter over high heat. Add half the corn and cook, stirring often, until golden and browned (kernels may begin to pop), about 10 minutes. Stir in half the mint and sprinkle with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl. Repeat with remaining corn, butter, mint and salt.
SKILLET-CARAMELIZED CORN AND RED PEPPER SALAD
Steps:
- Heat a large heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat. Place corn in a bowl and add about 1 tablespoon of the oil. Toss well, tip into hot skillet and toss, stirring occasionally, until kernels are lightly charred. Return corn to the bowl and set aside. Add red bell peppers to skillet over high heat and cook, stirring, 5 minutes or until lightly charred. Add to corn and toss with remaining olive oil, red onion, scallions, olives, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the oregano and the parsley.
Tips:
- Use fresh popcorn kernels. Fresh kernels will pop better and result in a more flavorful snack.
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven. You need a large pot to allow the popcorn kernels to pop and expand without overcrowding.
- Add the oil and sugar to the pot before heating. This will help to prevent the sugar from burning.
- Heat the oil and sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the sugar has dissolved and turned a light amber color.
- Add the popcorn kernels to the pot and stir to coat them in the oil and sugar mixture.
- Cover the pot and cook over medium heat, shaking the pot occasionally. Cook until the popping slows down to 2-3 seconds between pops.
- Remove the pot from the heat and pour the popcorn onto a baking sheet to cool.
- Drizzle the popcorn with melted butter and sprinkle with salt. Enjoy!
Conclusion:
Caramelized corn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and crunchy treat that everyone will love. You can easily change the flavor profile of caramelized corn by reducing or adding ingredients like salt, chocolate, butter, and nuts. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give caramelized corn a try!
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